This study involved the development, pilot testing, and evaluation of units for a college mathematics course for general education. The units emphasized a concrete approach to instruction and the manipulation of objects, images, and symbols. Three classes, all taught by the researcher, were involved in the study: a control group, a pilot test…

The purpose of this study was to compare the repeated subtraction method of long division of a partitioning distributive method, both taught by recording manipulation of popsicle sticks. Two instructional units were prepared. Twelve fourth grade classes were used, with six being taught one approach and six using the other. Tests consisting of…

The process of establishing an individualized mathematics program is discussed. An annotated list of references covering program and course goals and objectives, diagnostic and achievement tests, teacher reference books, and activity sources is provided. Twenty-one articles from "The Arithmetic Teacher" which offer a rationale for the activity…

Personal hygiene and self care skills are emphasized in a coloring book for bilingual students. This teaching aid is produced with Spanish and English captions or with only English captions. Opportunity for composing pictures by connecting dots and for freehand drawing as directed by captions is provided. (JH)

Directions are give n for making teaching aids for physically handicapped children. Self help materials aid dressing and communication; modified instructional materials teach visual, speech, and reading skills. Both types of materials are suggested for other uses as well. (JD)

Text and illustrations show how to fashion furniture and toys out of sheets of triple corrugated cardboard. A discussion of the principles of joining the surfaces is followed by information concerning the tools, materials, and procedures necessary to the assembly of specific items. (MLF)

This annotated bibliography seeks to provide an overall view of available curriculum materials for mathematics education for grades kindergarten through twelve. The entries include texts, units of study, and manipulative materials or activity kits. Topics range from standard curricular topics to probability, geometric concepts, games and other…

This workbook along with a set of transparent 2" x 3" cards was developed for use with underachieving seventh and eighth grade boys. It is designed for a 14 week term or less. The format uses the cards extensively to learn about fractions and operations with fractions. The cards have circles etched on them and the circles are divided into varying…

This guide includes a chapter on concepts related to measurement, a chapter describing the various measuring instruments that are used in the field, and a chapter indicating realistic class projects using field instruments. Twenty-three plates contained in the publication are designed as masters to make transparencies for classroom instruction. A…

This study examined the effects of a specified set of activities on the ability of educable mentally retarded (EMR) children to use the transitive property and conserve the three relations "same number as,""more than," and "fewer than." Thirteen EMR students, aged 12 to 15, were taught eleven lessons on establishing and conserving these relations,…

Variations on familiar games which can be used to motivate mathematics learning are described. (SD)

Several activities in which students use geometric shapes and their shadows to study geometric concepts are described. (SD)

Worksheets are provided for activities involving associating numbers with letters (as on the telephone dial) to compute values for words. Other activities involve systematic counting of telephone numbers. (SD)

Topics covered include: a game involving dice, using curve stitching to teach number concepts, and an activity to introduce rectangular coordinate systems. (MP)

Describes equipment and visuals developed for use in a high school business classroom: flannel, felt, and magnetic boards; "hook 'n' loop" board; pegboard and electric educational board; typewriter book holder; window shade visuals; flip charts; advertising display pieces; diorama; typewriter keyboard; and strip brochure. (MF)